Major investigation and public protection
Knife crime
The following documents provide current advice in relation to tackling knife crime:
- Guidelines on the Investigation, Cautioning and Charging of Knife Crime Offences.
- NPCC, CPS (2020) Knife Crime Practical Guidance
This guidance is for police officers and prosecutors. It provides a single source of information using linking and referencing, to support officers and prosecutors dealing with knife crime cases,
The guidance will:
- reduce the need for repeated consultations or adjournments to reduce criminal justice delays
- reduce the time spent researching multiple sources for guidance about knife crime
- supports effective investigative and decision-making processes.
Page last accessed 24 January 2021